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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Broome Rest Day.

The plan had been to
fit a new rear tyre to Ursala's bike. This had been arranged from
Darwin and was ready. Only problem was that now her front tyre was
showing serious signs of uneven wear and as there was no tyre
suitable in Broome, it would have to be shipped in – a two day
delay!

We spend the morning
wandering around 'Chinatown' – the touristy part of broom. Lots of
shops selling pearls and aboriginal art. While I was parking my
motorcycle in the shade another bike (Triumph Tiger) pulls up for a
chat. The rider – Ken, is an Aussie resident in New Zealand who is
also doing a circuit of OZ. He's just finished doing the Gibb River
road and has taken the day off to recover. He ends up in the same
caravan park as us.

Afternoon is passed
sitting in the shade and swimming in the pool in the caravan park.
I've arranged to catch up with Tom N, who has just started a new job
based in Broome with the Kimberley Land Council. Marco & Ursala
have dinner with Ken at a local Thai restaurant. After Tom & I
have a couple of ales at a local watering hole, he takes me back to
his house for a home cooked meal. Coral Trout!

Tom is clearly happy
with his new job, and excited about the future. I hope his enthusiasm
lasts and that things work out for him.

I've decided to abandon
M & U while they wait for the tyre and head south with Ken. So I
don't linger at Tom's place. Early to bed and have agreed with Ken
where we should head for tomorrow.